Uttarakhand Tourism

Uttarakhand-the 27th state of the Indian Union, is one of the most beautiful and enchanting region of northern India. Tour to Uttarakhand will let you enjoy the natre which has endowed this land with so much  beauty and spiritual  bliss that it is  also known as Dev Bhoomi, the Land of Gods. The most holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and scores of other rivers originate in Uttarakhand. In Sanskrit 'Himalaya' means abode of snow, truly characterizing the vast permanent snow fields above the snow line. In the heart of these majestic mountains lies the state of Uttarakhand with Kumaon region in its east and Garhwal in the west.

How to Reach Uttarakhand:
By Air - Jolly Grant near Dehradun is the only airport. There are regular flights to Delhi by Indian Airlines. Otherwise, one has the option to travel to Delhi by road or rail and then take the air route to various destinations.

By Rail -Dehradun, Haridwar, and Kathgodam are the major railway stations connected to almost all parts of the country with regular trains. Not many places in the state are connected by rail because of tough terrains. For those visiting places in the higher altitudes, trekking and road routes are the only options available.

By Road - Almost all the important places in the state are connected by all-weather metalled roads. Many places in the higher altitudes may still remain off for a period in the year due to landslides and snowfall.

 
Physiography:
Uttarakhand lies in the Northern part of India amidst the magnificent Himalayas and dense forests. The state is bordering Himachal Pradesh in the north-west and Uttar Pradesh in the South and has international borders with Nepal and China. The State today with 13 Districts can be grouped  into three distinct geographical regions, the High mountain region, the Mid-mountain region and the Terai region. Dehradun is the interim-capital city.


Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand:
The best time to visit the Himalayan region is the summer, when the weather is very pleasant. Parts of the hills will be inaccessible in winter. The plains region is best visited in winter, when the weather is milder.

Fairs & Festivals in Uttarakhand:
The world famous Kumbh Mela/Ardh Kumbh Mela is held at Haridwar every twelfth/sixth year interval. Other prominent fairs/festivals are Devidhura Mela (Champawat), Purnagiri Mela (Champawat), Nanda Devi Mela and many more.

Uttarakhand Folk Dances:
Bhotiya Dance: It is performed by Bhotias and are connected with death ceremonies. 
Barada Nati Barada Nati dance:  It is performed during religious festivals or any other social occasion. It is performed by men and women wearing colorful costumes.
Pandava Dance: Performed during Dussehra and Deepawali,
by narrating the story of Mahabharata accompanied by dance and music.  Langvir Dance This is a acrobatic dance performed by men.

Flora and Fauna:
The alpine and tropical rainforests that cover most parts of the state make natural habitats of some of the best-known wildlife creatures India has on offer. One can also explore The Jim Corbett National Park tour, which homes Royal Bengal Tigers and ground for the plot of Jim Corbett's Man-eaters of Kumaon . Another rainforest in the region is Rajaji National Park famous for its large number of pachyderms. Alpine forests in the region include Valley of Flowers National Park (known for its amazing variety of flowers), Nanda Devi National Park, Govind National Park, Gangotri National Park, and many more.